Guide on obtaining an import license in Cameroon
The draft decree No. 2017/6523/PM of June 07th 2017 laying down the modalities of application of Law No. 2016/004 of 18 April 2016 governing foreign trade in Cameroon, governs the import and export sector of business in Cameroon, especially as far as obtaining a license to that effect is concerned.
It stipulates as follows:
The application file for registration in the importers/exporters register to be sent to the Minister in charge of trade shall include the following documents:
- An application letter addressed to the Minister of Trade and stamp-dutied at the rate in force mentioning the complete name and address of the applicant, the sector of activity or the nature of the goods to import or export;
- A copy of the registration in the Trade and Personal Property Credit Register or the Register of Cooperative Societies, if applicable;
- A location plan duly signed and stamped;
- A certified copy of the tax registration certificate;
- A tax clearance certificate;
- A certificate for submission (APS) or a certificate of non-use of salaried personnel (ANUPS) regularly issued by the CNPS services;
- A copy of an approval decision for the exercise of commercial activity in Cameroon, if applicable;
- A copy of the import or export authorization for the products concerned, if applicable;
- Proof of payment of the sum of thirty thousand (30,000) CFA francs representing the registration fees for the file;
- Proof of payment of the sum of fifteen thousand (15,000) CFA francs representing the annual membership fee after the National Council of Shippers of Cameroon (CNCC);
- A certified copy of the principal’s national identity card or residence permit, if applicable;
- A copy of the attestation of existence, if it concerns the export of cocoa/coffee;
- An undertaking on honour regarding the export of cocoa/coffee.
NB:
- for previously registered members, add the certificate of registration of the year (N-1);
- For imports, it is necessary to belong to the Large Tax Payers tax regime.